Cover Supervisor

The role of the Cover Supervisor is to ensure a safe and engaging working environment for classes whose teacher is absent in order for all students to be able to access and complete the work set by the member of teaching staff.

During cover lessons the role of Cover Supervisor will be to ensure all pupils understand the task which has been set and are engaged with learning, this may require differentiating work further or clarifying tasks students need to complete. Tasks may also need to be created to extend and challenge pupils if they complete the cover work before the end of the lesson. A creative and adaptive approach can at times be needed in this post. 

You will also be expected to manage the behaviour of the class, in accordance with the Academy’s behaviour policy. It will be essential to work with the students to ensure they are getting the most of out of the lesson and to facilitate their learning as much as possible. 

Job purpose

To look after classes of students in the Academy and conduct pre-planned lessons for absent teachers, providing guidance, advice and classroom management.

Key responsibilities

• To supervise work that has been set in accordance with the Academy Trust Cover for Absence policy
• To manage the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive environment
• To respond to any questions from students about process and procedures
• To deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the Academy Trust’s policies and procedures. To collect any completed work after the lesson and returning it to the appropriate teacher.
• To report back as appropriate using the Academy’s agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of students during the class, and any issues arising.
• To maintain Academy classroom practice and expectations to ensure a consistent approach.
• In the absence of cover duties to be deployed by SEND team to support in lessons where required under the guidance of the class teacher.

See the Job Pack for further information.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.